Proposed measures to manage myrtle rust spores in Myrtaceae seed lots

Regular notification 2018-05-16
G/SPS/N/NZL/577

Description

MPI is proposing the following options for management of myrtle rust in Myrtaceae seed lots: 
Seed sourced from a country free from Austropuccinia psidii (formerly Puccinia psidii or Uredo rangelii), or
Seed must be treated with one of the approved chemical treatments as per MPI Standard MPI-STD-ATBRT Approved Biosecurity Treatments. MPI recommends one of the following fungicides: Azoxystrobin, Triadimenol, Mancozeb, Triforine and Tebuconazole at maximum label rate.

Keywords

Seeds; Pests; Plant health